Kennebunk Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you about this stretch of coast. We’ve got a 16-day window ahead, but I’m not gonna dress it up – it’s a flat spell with only a few flickers that might get you excited, but honestly, nothing here is a standout. The first hint of anything rideable doesn’t show up until Thursday the 3rd, and even then, it’s a struggle.

The overall pattern is weak. We’re seeing a tiny pulse of southeasterly energy on the 2nd, but it’s only 2ft with a period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy is a measly 75 – that’s barely a whisper. The wind is cross-off, but the swell is just too small. You’ll be floating around waiting for a bump. That’s about it until Thursday morning.

On Thursday morning, September 3rd, we get a jump in size with a 6ft SSE swell, but the period is a short, crumbly 6 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to 243 (moderate energy). The problem? It’s onshore wind and light rain. That’s a messy, blown-out combo. By Thursday afternoon, the wind swings clean to a 5 km/h N breeze, making it cross-off, but the swell drops to 5ft and the period is still a short 6 seconds. The energy is 162. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Kennebunk Beach is a sheltered spot, and this setup is not going to deliver anything special.

Friday the 4th offers a brief moment of hope. The morning is glassy, dead calm, with a 3ft SE swell and a 7-second period. The energy is only 90. It’s clean, but tiny. The afternoon is glassy again with no wind, and a 3ft ESE swell. Still, the energy is 92. For a beginner, this might be a fun paddle, but for anyone else, it’s a frustrating session.

After that, it’s a long, grim gap. From Saturday the 5th all the way through to Tuesday the 15th, the recommendations are all zero. The combined energy values are mostly in the double digits, or low triple digits like 170, but the wind is either cross-off, onshore, or too strong. The swell is inconsistent and small. There’s a glimpse on Sunday the 6th afternoon with a 3ft ENE swell, 7-second period, and a gentle offshore wind (energy 123), but it’s still classified as “very ordinary.” Not enough to call a session.

The best of a bad lot is probably Thursday afternoon, September 3rd. It’s not good, but it’s the only time the swell is over 3ft with clean cross-off wind. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

So, what’s the call? If you’re desperate, that Thursday afternoon might give you a few weak, crumbly waves. But honestly, this is a 16-day run where the surf is absent. It’s a quiet period for the area. Forecasts can change, but for now, leave the boards in the shed and go for a walk on the beach. There’s nothing here for a surfer.

Rusty.

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